Depression
depression
In German, the word 'Depression' is used in the same way as in English to refer to a state of low mood and aversion to activity. It can also refer to the medical condition characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. The word is used in both medical and colloquial contexts.
Example sentences using: Depression
Sie leidet an einer schweren Depression.
She is suffering from severe depression.
This sentence uses 'Depression' in a medical/psychological context, showing how one may talk about someone grappling with depression in German.
Die Weltwirtschaftskrise der 1930er Jahre wird oft als Große Depression bezeichnet.
The global economic crisis of the 1930s is often referred to as the Great Depression.
This phrase uses 'Depression' in a historical/economic context, describing a significant period of worldwide economic downturn.
Depression kann jeden, unabhängig vom Alter, treffen.
Depression can affect anyone, regardless of age.
This phrase encompasses the universal aspect of depression, indicating that it can affect anyone, regardless of their age.